If not for the fear of stealing the show, Du's crew would have had firecrackers at the ready.
Even without firecrackers, they were making quite a scene.
Dozens of burly men, all nearly six feet tall, wore red tops. They had red headbands of unknown origin tied around their freshly shaved heads.
They had even thoughtfully wrapped the drumsticks they were waving in red silk or cloth.
As their arms swung up and down, the red fabric danced, creating an atmosphere that couldn't have been more festive.
Leading the procession were Du and Du San, each carrying a red wooden sign on their shoulder.
If you looked closely, the red paint on the signs wasn't even completely dry.
The rectangular red signs bore gold-painted characters wishing for abundant wealth and a grand, auspicious opening. Their earnestness was as clear as day.
